DiscoverThat Twin Mama Podcast#73 Jon Fogel on Punishment-Free Parenting: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Raising Toddlers and Teenagers into Successful Adults
#73 Jon Fogel on Punishment-Free Parenting: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Raising Toddlers and Teenagers into Successful Adults

#73 Jon Fogel on Punishment-Free Parenting: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Raising Toddlers and Teenagers into Successful Adults

Update: 2025-04-08
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Ever feel like you’re constantly putting out fires with your kids—whether it’s toddler tantrums or teen attitude? What if you could ditch the punishments and still raise emotionally intelligent, successful humans?

In this episode of That Twin Mama Podcast, host Lauren Berty sits down with parenting researcher Jon Fogel to explore a game-changing approach to discipline: punishment-free parenting backed by neuroscience.

Jon shares his personal journey into parenting research and how his academic background and lived experiences shaped his philosophy. He breaks down how understanding your child’s brain can lead to more effective and compassionate strategies—whether you're navigating meltdowns with toddlers or pushing boundaries with teens.

From practical tools for emotional regulation to ways of fostering collaboration and connection, this conversation is packed with transformative ideas to help you parent with less stress and more intention.

“The goal isn’t to control our kids—it’s to help them learn to control themselves.” — Jon Fogel

🎧 Tune in now for science-backed strategies, relatable real-talk, and the mindset shift every parent needs.

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#73 Jon Fogel on Punishment-Free Parenting: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Raising Toddlers and Teenagers into Successful Adults

#73 Jon Fogel on Punishment-Free Parenting: Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Raising Toddlers and Teenagers into Successful Adults

Lauren Berty